Lazy Women

The Return of the Cultural Icon: Barbie on Silver Screen and in Our Lives

Guest AuthorJuly 26, 2023

The newly released Barbie movie has caused massive hype around Barbie and her pink-fabulous Barbie World - but what kind of meanings does the iconic doll have in our culture, and what does the film bring to the table from a feminist perspective?... Read more...

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“Why I hate capitalism”: The Struggles of Leaving a Bullshit Job

Lazy DorinaJuly 12, 2023

After quitting my bullshit job, I tried to find work that would not suck the soul out of me. And it’s been hard, people, if not impossible.... Read more...

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5 Lazy Summer Recipes You Can’t Miss

Guest AuthorJune 26, 2023

Whether you are at work, cooling off at a pool, or by the sea in the summer heat, nothing tastes better than a dish with fresh and preferably local fruits and vegetables.... Read more...

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Pretty hurts: Navigating beauty standards in Thailand

Guest AuthorJune 18, 2023

Eating disorders are common in many Asian countries. With extreme thinness and pale skin as the beauty standard, Thailand is no exception. ... Read more...

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The German law forced me to think about it. I did it anyway.

Guest AuthorJune 1, 2023

The current regulations in Germany make it very clear that women who decide against bearing a child without any “obvious” reason should feel the social and legal disapproval with every step they take.... Read more...

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Busting the Success Myth to Overcome Our Obsession With Productivity

Lazy LaurenMay 23, 2023

The Success Myth is here to tell us how to let go of wanting it all, and break free from our obsession with achievement - and boy does it live up to the assignment.... Read more...

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Elli Ingram – sticking around for your creative dreams

Guest AuthorMay 19, 2023

Interview with Elli Ingram, an independent singer and songwriter whose voice, lyrics and energy take you on a personal, raw and joyful ride. ... Read more...

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How does objectification affect your mental health?

Guest AuthorMay 8, 2023

What are the consequences of being constantly objectified, and viewed through the male gaze? How does it impact your mental health?... Read more...

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Women’s rights hang in the balance in Turkish election

Lazy SelinMay 3, 2023

For some, the choice is between democracy and the potential of full-blown dictatorship. For Turkish women, their rights hang in the balance. ... Read more...

Desk0 Comments 49 min read

The End of Traditional Platforms: How Can Independent Media Reach Rural Women?

Lazy DorinaApril 16, 2023

What kind of media do young women of rural origins consume these days? How, if at all, can they obtain objective information? Lazy Dorina explores. ... Read more...

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Introducing Nesa Azadikhah, the Iranian DJ fighting for freedom

Lazy SelinMarch 31, 2023

Azadikhah is a DJ, music producer and composer based in Tehran and is the founder of Deep House Tehran, an electronic music platform that broadcasts podcasts and live performances.... Read more...

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Content Call: Body and Time

Guest AuthorMarch 15, 2023

Have you ever felt guilt or embarrassment towards your changing body? This spring, Lazy Women will be focusing on the theme of Body and Time. ... Read more...

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Are men really funnier than women? The Lazy Women Podcast

Guest AuthorMarch 10, 2023

Are men funnier than women? What is a "punchline gap"? And has cancel culture killed our ability to joke around? In our new podcast episode, Lazy Selin... Read more...

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PMDD: the little-known cyclical mood disorder disrupting women’s lives

Guest AuthorMarch 8, 2023

Welcome to “Hell Week”, the trying time before menstruation for women struggling with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. D... Read more...

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The Lazy Women of the Music Industry: Interview with Kate Bollinger

Guest AuthorMarch 3, 2023

For any Lazy Woman who is looking for music that soothes like warm honey, Kate Bollinger is a must-listen artist. ... Read more...

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Lazy Women Change the World: How Women Fought Oppression and Inequality in 2022

Lazy SelinFebruary 20, 2023

In today's feature, Lazy Women's Selin addresses exactly that, showcasing the unwavering spirit of women from Afghanistan to India to Ukraine, who rose to the forefront in demonstrations and made their mark in 2022.... Read more...

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The not-so-invisible women of classical music: introducing Female Classics

Lazy ZsofiFebruary 7, 2023

Female Classics is proving that the stage isn’t just for men. Through organizing its unique music festival, the Swiss association is bringing recognition to female composers who have long been overlooked in the cultural, ideological, and public sphere of classical music. ... Read more...

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Do feminist fairytales exist? Introducing the Lazy Women Podcast

Lazy AyseJanuary 31, 2023

When we talk about women in fairytales, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Witches? Or princesses in need? Perhaps evil stepmothers? ... Read more...

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The Battle Between Laziness and Productivity: Can Laziness Make Us More Productive?

Lazy LaurenJanuary 25, 2023

We are asking the question: can laziness actually help us become more productive, or improve our efforts to become our best self? ... Read more...

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Responsible Coverage of Violence Against Women: How Can the Media Do Better?

Guest AuthorDecember 22, 2022

What role and responsibility does the media play in uncovering sexual assault cases? Hungarian media outlets came together to discuss.... Read more...

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Towards a sexism-free nightlife: what can clubs do to help?

Guest AuthorDecember 16, 2022

How can create a sexism-free nightlife? In Budapest, representatives of bars and clubs came together to come up with ways in which they can be part of the solution, not the problem.... Read more...

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What Can Feminism Look Like in Hungary? Meet NEM!, The Women for Each Other Movement

Guest AuthorDecember 11, 2022

If you’re a Budapest local, NEM! may already be familiar to you from the stickers and menstrual product donation boxes in the toilets of your favourite bars and community spaces, but the movement’s campaigns extend to the online sphere and the streets of Budapest too. ... Read more...

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Creating a Feminist Dictionary: How would you translate ‘male gaze’ into Hungarian?

Lazy DorinaDecember 1, 2022

How do we break down the walls of elitism around feminism? As a first step, by finding accessible terms for too distant, academic expressions.... Read more...

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Embracing sexuality with Shari Klein, founder of The Pleasure Society

Guest AuthorNovember 22, 2022

We chat with Shari Klein, founder of The Pleasure Society the online platform celebrating sexuality and creativity and its intersections.... Read more...

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4 Fun and Feminist Ways to Use Dating Apps

Guest AuthorNovember 6, 2022

Anyone who’s used dating apps knows it can get pretty exhausting. Lazy Maïté has taken it upon herself to think outside the box, and has come up with some fun, alternative ways to use dating apps other than, well, dating. ... Read more...

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Green Flags: Learning How to be in a Healthy Relationship

Lazy DorinaOctober 20, 2022

Dorina expands on her journey which led her from a toxic partner to an ideal lover and explains ‘why she didn’t leave earlier’. ... Read more...

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Arab Women and the Metropolitan: How Do We Navigate the City?

Guest AuthorOctober 11, 2022

Arab women’s position is still not acknowledged in city planning, argues Rawana Al-Dajani in this thought-provoking essay. ... Read more...

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Lazy Women of the Music Industry: Meet Seraphina Simone

Lazy LaurenSeptember 20, 2022

For our latest interview with Lazy Women of the music industry we chatted with Seraphine Simone about her new EP, about women realising they don't have to always play the 'good girl' role, and the importance of stillness for creativity.... Read more...

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Married, child-free and happy: why having children isn’t the “next step”

Lazy LucieSeptember 13, 2022

Lucie, a.k.a. “The Bride to Be”, discusses what it feels like to be getting married but deciding to remain child-free, despite societal pressures and expectations. ... Read more...

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Art against the patriarchy: introducing the BRAWE collective

Lazy AyseSeptember 4, 2022

BRAWE is a project that brings together young Turkish and Hungarian artists who are fighting against patriarchal oppression. We reviewed their exhibition. ... Read more...

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My Body, my power? On Emily Ratajkowski, (post)feminism and the male gaze

Lazy ZsofiJuly 27, 2022

Should beauty be our superpower? Will women ever feel "pretty enough"? Zsofi Borsi explores these themes in Ratajkowski's book My Body.... Read more...

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Killing the small business: why Hungarian freelancers are angry

Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2022

How does the Hungarian KATA tax change bill affect freelancers, and why are they angry? Fanni Friedrich explains. ... Read more...

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A letter to those who are healing from abusive relationships

Guest AuthorJuly 12, 2022

How does one heal from an abusive relationship? And will the anger that they leave ever go away? Lazy Dagmar explores. ... Read more...

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Opinion: The lazier I am in bed, the more sexually active I become

Lazy SaraJuly 8, 2022

The idea of women not being sexually active, being too sexually active, or not performing a certain way in bed, often renders them unattractive in our problematic culture of sex.... Read more...

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What does the Roe v. Wade overturning actually mean for women?

Guest AuthorJune 25, 2022

Shock ripples throughout the world, as the Supreme Court overrules the historic Roe v Wade ruling in a serious blow to women’s reproductive rights in the USA. But what was Roe v Wade, and what are the effects of this overruling?... Read more...

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Empowering rapper ladies: an exploration of feminist themes in hip-hop

Lazy DorinaJune 6, 2022

The music industry has changed a lot in the past few years, - especially in the genre of hip hop. Female rappers took over the world charts and created a whole different atmosphere in hip hop and R&B. Read Dorina’s piece to get an overview of the changes and to learn about her impressions.... Read more...

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Breaking the stigma around period pain: Spain introduces menstrual leave

Lazy SaraMay 24, 2022

Last week, the Spanish government approved the draft law proposal that would, for the first time in Europe, grant women the right to menstrual leave for incapacitating period pain.... Read more...

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Lazy Women of the Music Industry: Interview with Spill Tab

Lazy ZsofiMay 11, 2022

On the occasion of her Paris show, I had the chance to exchange a few words with Spill Tab aka Claire Chicha. We talked inspirations, laziness, and much more. ... Read more...

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Financial feminism: money matters through a gender lens

Lazy EszterMay 3, 2022

Lazy Eszter looks at finances from a feminist perspective and investigate the funding, investing, and wealth gap facing women. ... Read more...

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A Lazy Woman’s Guide to Spending a Sunday in London

Lazy LaurenApril 24, 2022

Lazy Lauren takes you through her Sunday stroll, full of amazing recommendations to make the best out of your slow Sunday in the city. ... Read more...

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